FY 26 Proposed Operating Budget Book

SHERIFF'S OFFICE Court Services Cost Center 213000

ORIGIN & PURPOSE: The Court Services Division is comprised of five integrated units that are responsible for a multitude of tasks that support Harford County's Judicial System. The Division's five units consist of the Civil Process Unit, Court Security Unit, Domestic Violence Unit, Office of Child Support Enforcement Unit, and the Warrant/Fugitive Unit. The primary responsibilities of the units are the service of papers generated from Harford County Courts, security of County Government facilities and the Circuit Courthouse, the investigation and safeguard of rights for victims of domestic violence, and the apprehension of wanted persons for both child support and criminal violations. To accomplish division goals Sheriff's Office personnel work closely with staff from the District and Circuit Courts, the State's Attorney's Office, the Family Justice Center and the legal community serving Harford County.

DIVISION SUMMARY BY CHARACTER

HCSO Court Services by Character

FY 23 Audited

FY 24 Audited

FY 25 Approved Budget

FY 26 Proposed Budget

SALARIES AND WAGES

$8,619,142

$9,224,139

$10,201,823

$10,842,146

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

$25,575

$26,839

$48,354

$41,433

$66,235

$71,180

$73,414

$66,906

BUSINESS AND TRAVEL

$309,408

$326,504

$360,388

$366,090

TOTAL

$9,020,360

$9,648,661

$10,683,979

$11,316,575

DIVISION SUMMARY BY FUND

HCSO Court Services by Fund

FY 23 Audited

FY 24 Audited

FY 25 Approved Budget

FY 26 Proposed Budget

GENERAL FUND

$9,020,360

$9,648,661

$10,683,979

$11,316,575

TOTAL

$9,020,360

$9,648,661

$10,683,979

$11,316,575

FINANCIAL NOTES PERSONAL SERVICES INCREASES $640,323

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